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Nuit ➡ Night

Example:

Bonne nuit! (Good night!)

Je regarde les étoiles la nuit. ( I look at the stars at night.)

Soir➡ Evening

Example:

Je bois du thé le soir. ( I drink tea in the evening.)

Je regarde le coucher du soleil le soir. ( I look at the sunset in the evening.)

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Hi! I'm French Canadian so I'll answer this question from my perspective and from what I know.

There is no major difference in the written form. We have the same grammar rule and everything.

Most linguists agree that the difference could be compare with European vs. Brazilian Portuguese. (or British vs. American English for an example with the English language)

I can do a whole post explaining French Canadian if you guys are interested but the difference is mainly in the pronunciation. We also have different idioms, slang, etc. We use swear words differently and words can have a different morphology. We have words that come from Aboriginal language, etc.

Something good for you to know, if you're in Quebec and you speak (Metropolitan) French, people will have no trouble understanding you. BUT if you have NEVER heard French Canadian in your life, you might not understand everything. You can just ask them to talk slower or repeat what they just said. :)

Hi!! Sorry for the late response!

Yes it does mean soooo many things so I'll try to explain it to the best of my capababilities.

What you mainly have to look is the word that is before and/or after "tenir" because it gives the meaning.

1. SE TENIR

Translate to: To stand

Example: Il se tient à côté de lui. (He stands next to him.)

2. TENIR

Translate to: Hold

Example: Je tiens sa main. ( I am holding his/her hand.)

3. TENIR À

Translate to: There is not a direct translation but it's an emotional bond.

Example: Je tiens à te dire que je t'aime. (I need to tell you that I love you.)

4. TENIR À

Translate to: To be due/ to result from

Example: La pièce est humide. Cela tient au manque d'espace. (The room is humid. It is due to the lack of space.)

5. TENIR EN

Translate to: To consist of

6. TENIR SUR

Translate to: to fit on

Example: L'histoire se tient sur une page. (The story holds on one page.)

7. TENIR DE

Translate to: There is no direct translation. (Inheritance)

Example: Je tiens ça de ma mère. (I got that from my mother.)

8. TIENS

As an interjection.

Example: Tiens, tiens, il mange du gâteau à minuit. (Well, well, he eats cake at midnight.)

Tiens! Il est là! (Look! He is here!)

9. Metaphor: TENIR DEBOUT

Cela ne tient pas debout. (This doesn't make sense.)

10. Many many other expression

- Tenir l'alcool (To be capable to hold alcohol)

- Tenir en place

Example: Il n'est pas capable de tenir en place. (He can't hold in place.)

- Tenir bon/ Tenir le coup (Courage)

Sorry. ➡ Désolé/ Pardon.

I'm sorry. ➡ Je suis désolé(e)./ Je m'excuse.

That doesn't matter. ➡ Ce n'est pas important. / Ce n'est rien.

Don't worry about it. ➡ Ne t'inquiète pas pour ça. / T'inquiète.

Nevermind.➡ Laisse faire. (more familiar)

Hello! This was inspired by a post a saw a while back! (if someone knows who's the person, I would like to give them credit!)

I am happy. ➡ Je suis content(e).

I am in love. ➡ Je suis en amour.

***edit: apparently this is more a French Canadian thing (I'm from Canada) and in Europe, they'll say: Je suis amoureux/amoureuse.

I have fallen in love. ➡ Je suis tombé(e) en amour.

****edit: In Europe, they'll say: Je suis tombé(e) amoureux/amoureuse.

I am thankful/grateful. ➡ Je suis reconnaissant(e).

I am surprised. ➡ Je suis surpris(e).

I am proud. ➡ Je suis fier/fière.

I am fascinated. ➡ Je suis fasciné(e).

I have a good/bad feeling. ➡ J'ai un bon/mauvais pressentiment.

I am sure/unsure. ➡ Je suis certain(e)/sûr(e). Je ne suis pas certain(e)/sûr(e).

I am sorry.➡ Je suis désolé(e).

I am bored. ➡ Je m'ennuie.

I am tired. ➡ Je suis fatigué(e).

I am angry. ➡ Je suis fâché(e)/ Je suis en colère.

You scared me.➡ Tu m'as fait peur.

I am engaged (not marriage related).➡ Je suis engagé(e).

You hurt me. ➡ Tu m'as fait mal. / Tu m'as blessé.

You insult me. ➡ Tu m'as insulté.

I am scared. ➡ J'ai peur.

I am confused. ➡ Je suis confus(e).

I am sad. ➡ Je suis triste.

I am nervous. ➡ Je suis nerveux/nerveuse.

I am exhausted. ➡ Je suis épuisé(e).

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Hahaha I guess you can say "Va te faire foutre la neige" or "fuck la neige" or "la neige emmerde", as you wish!

hope this helps lol

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Hello, here's a link of someone saying the numbers from 0 to 100. If you want to say 200, you just have to say 2 and 100 (Deux cents)!

I hope this helps a little!

Thanks you so much!

When you use soir/matin/jour, etc. when we talk about this time as a precise moment in which the action took place.

Ex. Je me suis réveillé malade ce matin. (I woke up sick this morning.)

Je cours le soir. (I run in the evening.)

We use matinée/journée/soirée in its duration. We emphasize the length of time.

Ex. J'ai dansé toute la soirée. (I danced the whole evening.)

Mon chat dort durant la journée. (My cat sleeps during the day.)

Hello! I know some of you guys asked me some questions, and I'm going to answer them very soon!!

This list is inspired by the Norwegian and Swedish list by @lingolden and @organizedstudy

1. To attack/ To defend: Attaquer/ Défendre

2. To open/ To close: Ouvrir/ Fermer

3. To begin/ To end: Commencer/ Terminer (or Finir)

4. To break/ To fix: Briser/ Réparer

5. To love/ To hate: Aimer/ Détester (or Haïr)

6. To walk/ To run: Marcher/ Courir

7. To give/ To take: Donner/ Recevoir

8. To throw/ To catch: Lancer/ Attraper

9. To buy/ To sell: Acheter/ Vendre

10. To come/ To go: Venir/ Aller

11. To lend/ To borrow: Prêter/ Emprunter

12. To laugh/ To cry: Rire/ Pleurer

13. To read/ To write: Lire/ Écrire

14. To live/ To die: Vivre/ Mourir

15. To succeed/ To fail: Réussir/ Échouer

16. To lose/ To find: Perdre/ Trouver

17. To melt/ To freeze: Fondre/ Geler

18. To speak/ To listen: Parler/ Écouter

19. To eat/ To drink: Manger/ Boire

20. To ask/ To answer: Demander/ Répondre

21. To stand/ To sit: Se tenir debout/ S'asseoir

22. To put on/ To take off: Mettre/ Enlever

23. To allow/ To forbid: Autoriser/ Interdire

24. To wash/ To dry: Laver/ Sécher

25. To win/ To lose: Gagner/ Perdre

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Hello! I know I've been quite inactive lately, but I just created a discord chat. A few people message me, saying they want to learn French by chatting with other people and I think a discord chat is a great way to start!

I've already listed a few tips in a previous post but here's another list!

1. FIND A LANGUAGE PARTNER

Find a native speaker that is willing to help you in your target language. They are many advantage from having a language partner (learning the language from a native speaker, helping you to stay motivated, making friends, etc.)They are a few ways you can find language partner, like Tumblr or language apps.

2. TALK TO YOURSELF

This can seemed weird and awkward at first but it does really help. This is really great if you're not able to use your target language all the time.

3. LISTEN

Try listening to podcasts, movies, TV shows, music, radio station, etc. in your target language. Even though you might not understand everything at first, the more you expose yourself to the language, the more familiar it becomes.

4. FOLLOW YOUR INTEREST

This is kind of similar from the previous point. For example, if you like watching beauty guru on YouTube, instead of watching it in English, try to watch beauty related videos in your target language. If you like reading sci-fi books, try reading sci-fi books in your target language.

5. SET CONCRETE (and realistic) GOALS

No further explanation. Set goals that are concrete and realistic. (Sadly I don't think you can learn an entire language in a week)

6. BE CONSISTENT

Try to set a routine. If you don't, it's more easy to forget to do your lesson and then you realize.. oh it has been 2 months since I've learned anything..I'm not saying you should study 78 hours a week because you'll end up forgetting what you are learning but set a realistic routine (like 1h/week or whatever. You do you).

7. TRAVEL (in other word: IMMERSION)

This is kind of obvious but the most expensive tip.IF you have the chance and/or the money to travel, go to a country that speaks your target language.

8. SET YOUR PHONE IN YOUR TARGET LANGUAGE

9. FOCUS ON THE MOST COMMONLY USED WORDS

For example, 1000 of the most common Spanish words account for 88% of comprehension (source: rypeapp)

other sources: babbel, rypeapp